Fallout Shelter

Fallout Shelter

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Fallout Shelter (2017) on PC you need at least a Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz, with 2GB of RAM and 2GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Fallout Shelter with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz
  • RAM: 2
  • Storage: 2
Recommended
  • CPU: N/A
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

Fallout Shelter — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Fallout Shelter?
Fallout Shelter needs at least a Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9550 @2.83GHZ CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz graphics card, 2GB of RAM and 2GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Fallout Shelter?
For a smooth experience, Fallout Shelter recommends a faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Fallout Shelter need?
Fallout Shelter requires 2GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Fallout Shelter?
The minimum graphics card for Fallout Shelter is a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1Ghz, Radeon HD 6970 1GHz, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.